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Music movies

Stories where rhythm and melody take center stage, including biographies of legends and dance-filled spectacles.

Subgenres include: Narrative Musical, Jukebox Musical, Concert Film.

Bob Marley: One Love

301. Bob Marley: One Love

Music History Drama Music Biopic Biographical History
6.2

20241h 44min

United States

Director: Reinaldo Marcus Green

Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world.

Themes

Family loyalty under strain, Public image vs private life, Peace amid political pressure, Health vs career, Fame vs responsibility, Creative resilience under disruption

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Girl You Know It's True

302. Girl You Know It's True

Drama History Music
7.1

20232h 4min

France, Germany

Director: Simon Verhoeven

Dancers Pilatus and Morvan rise to fame in the late 80's who become stars with No.1 hits and won a Grammy. The duo never sang a word in their songs and when the truth was revealed they starred one of the biggest scandals in music history.


Maestro

303. Maestro

Drama Romance Music Entertainment Industry Drama Passionate Romance
6.5

20232h 9min

United States

Director: Bradley Cooper

A towering and fearless love story chronicling the lifelong relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. A love letter to life and art, Maestro at its core is an emotionally epic portrayal of family and love.

Themes

Marriage under pressure, Memory and longing, Affairs and reputation, Fame vs private life, Creativity and performance, Illness and loss

Available on

Netflix
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Priscilla

304. Priscilla

Drama Romance Music Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.5

20231h 53min

Italy, United States

Director: Sofia Coppola

When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend.

Themes

Pursuit of independence, Power imbalance in romance, Fame and isolation, Dependence and control, Abusive relationship dynamics, Gilded cage

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR

305. TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR

Music Concert Film
8.0

20232h 49min

United States

Director: Sam Wrench

A concert film documenting Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras Tour (2023-2024). Filmed during the Los Angeles shows, the film captures the tour's ten acts, each representing a different musical era from Swift's career. The film showcases over 40 songs, elaborate stage productions, and Swift's performance.

Themes

Ten-act structure, Eras as narrative framework, Elaborate stage productions, Cinematic editing of a live show, Scale vs intimacy, Audience engagement through spectacle

Available on

Disney Plus
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Trolls Band Together

306. Trolls Band Together

Animation Family Music Fantasy Comedy
6.0

20231h 31min

United States

Director: Walt Dohrn

When Branch's brother, Floyd, is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains, Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity.

Themes

Sibling loyalty under pressure, Pop star pressure, Exploitation of talent, Belonging vs isolation, Trust and deception, Diamond perfume bottle secrecy

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar

307. Metalocalypse: Army of the Doomstar

Animation Comedy Music
6.4

20231h 23min

United States

Director: Brendon Small

After the heroic rescue of Toki Wartooth, DETHKLOK frontman Nathan Explosion finds himself traumatized in a BRUTAL professional and romantic flat-spin all while he is tasked with fulfilling the prophecy and confronting the ultimate songwriting challenge: write the SONG OF SALVATION and save the planet. Can Nathan Explosion look beyond his brutally damaged ego to save his band, stop the Metalocalypse, and finally face the ultimate evil: Salacia?


The (Almost) Legends

308. The (Almost) Legends

Comedy Music
6.4

20231h 37min

Mexico

Director: Ricardo Castro Velázquez

A colorful Mexican town. Two half brothers. Romeo and Preciado meet again to honor their dad's memory in a car rally full of adrenaline and banda music.


WHAM!

309. WHAM!

Documentary Music
7.5

20231h 32min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Chris Smith

Through archival interviews and footage, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley relive the arc of their Wham! career, from 70s best buds to 80s pop icons.


Milli Vanilli

310. Milli Vanilli

Music Documentary
7.5

20231h 46min

United States

Director: Luke Korem

The story of Robert Pilatus and Fabrice Morvan, who became fast friends during their youth in Germany. With Rob coming from a broken home and Fabrice having left an abusive household, they shared a similar upbringing, as well as a future goal: to become famous superstars. In a few short years, their dreams came true. Rob and Fab, better known as Milli Vanilli, became the world's most popular pop duo in 1990 and won the GRAMMY for Best New Artist. However, their ascension to success came with a devastating price that ultimately led to their infamous undoing.